Two vastly different words with Two vastly different meanings Ignorance and Stupidity are words that are commonly used out of context and either word is often mistakenly used in the others rightful place. Ignorance is commonly mistaken for stupidity in society. Just as commonly‚ stupidity can be denied and termed as ignorance. To say that these words are one in the same is ignorance in and of its self‚ that is if one is uninformed
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welcome Riddle 9 Hrægl is min hasofag‚ hyrste beorhte‚ My dress is silver‚ shimmering gray‚ reade ond scire on reafe hafu. Spun with a blaze of garnets. I craze Ic dysge dwelle ond dole hwette Most men: rash fools I run on a road unrædsiþas‚ oþrum styre Of rage‚ and cage quiet
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Frank trippetts in his passage “ A red light for scofflaws: argues that even though the laws are not very big breaking the law is breaking the law. He states that “laws are nonetheless designed to protect and nourish the society.” He claims that americans are used to thinking that little things are violent crimes. The author is ethical because he gives many examples as to why his argument is correct. Kids and adults everyday are breaking more and more laws and they need to be stopped. Minor laws
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Whether it’s the lavish parties or immoral behavior of the upper class‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby”‚ in the beginning of the story seems to be going for the shock value. The books repeats and focuses on how much the rich don’t care for societal norms‚ and shows the reader just what happens when a normal person tries to become like them. Fitzgerald shows Gatsby as an attractive personality that doesn’t bother following the rules if it means achieving his dream. However‚ that isn’t all
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schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%! How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light‚ but you can control your reaction. Don’t let people fool you; You can control how you react! Let’s use an example. You’re eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You have no control over what just happened. What happens next will be determined
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1) When the main characters grandmother says‚ " Hold it‚ let me leave the room‚ lightning’s going to strike" she is referring to the popular belief that if you lie‚ lightning will strike you. In the story‚ we can infer this when the main character tells us‚" She always said Granddaddy was the biggest liar God ever blew breath into." When we read this we can infer that the grandmother’s actions were influenced by the fact that the grandfather was a "liar." 2) When Mr. Hall came to visit‚ the events
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“I personally think that this speech helped me mentally and physically. I become aware of the peace that this could bring the nation. It was written with an organised and systematic format. Martin was very direct aside from the complex figurative speech he used. Martin reinforced so much of the country’s history into his speech. All the strengths and weaknesses involved. His pattern and structure throughout the speech was developed and explained clearly. His repetition of the phrase ‘I have a dream’
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Close Reading on “The Cask of Amontillado” Upon reading the dark‚ twisted comedy of “The Cask of Amontillado”‚ the view point of the Montresor can be characterize as an unreasoning‚ satanic murderer. He presents us with an unclear understanding of his actions‚ and his trickery of good and use of Fortunato which by the way indicates the care with which he will plan Fortunato’s death. However‚ close observation demonstrates the Montresor display of a perfect black sense of humor and satire‚ with which
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“Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely‚ and more temperate‚ rough winds do shake the darling buds of May and...” I’m not crying. I’m laughing. It’s all a big joke. It’s very funny‚ Charles. I keep waiting for you to say “April Fools.” Then
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town he is apart of a lot of the town’s activities. Mr. summers is never home always in a rush. Old man Warner is the oldest living person in town he has survived 77 lottery’s. Old man Warner is not happy with change he likes good old traditions. He has no family and no jobs he is very alone. He thinks if they quit the lottery the crops would dry up and no longer grow. Old man Warner feels change is for fools. Mr. Summers and Old man Warner are the same in a way. They both believe that the
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